WHEREAS, the Parry McCluer High School girls' basketball team of Buena Vista claimed its second consecutive state title, winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship in March 2018; and

WHEREAS, the Parry McCluer High School Fighting Blues defeated the Surry County High School Cougars by a score of 51–42 in the state final at the Siegel Center in Richmond; and

WHEREAS, after a slow start, the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues took a commanding 14-point lead in the third quarter and never looked back; and

WHEREAS, the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues were led by junior Peyton Mohler with a game-high 18 points and seniors Hailey Huffman and Kate Beverley, who each scored eight points; and

WHEREAS, the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues, who have amassed 100 wins over the past four seasons, finished the 2017–2018 season with an impressive 27–2 overall record; and

WHEREAS, the Parry McCluer Fighting Blues' victorious season is a testament to the skill and hard work of all the student-athletes, the leadership and dedication of the coaches and staff, and the passionate support of the entire Parry McCluer High School community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Parry McCluer High School girls' basketball team hereby be commended on winning the Virginia High School League Class 1 state championship; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Adam Gilbert, head coach of the Parry McCluer High School girls' basketball team, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the team's achievements and best wishes for the future.